bewilderedness

noun

Definition of bewilderednessnext
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty he gave her a look of inexpressible bewilderedness

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  1. confusion
  2. fog
  3. tangle
Noun
  • There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.
    James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of confusion
Noun
  • Central Florida had a dense fog advisory that lifted around 8 a.m. Cloudy skies are expected to be mostly throughout the area, according to NWS Melbourne.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In east-central Florida, the NWS said there may be widespread dense fog advisory through to 10 a.m. Friday.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of fog
Noun
  • As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • However, when it’s modified, tau can form toxic aggregates – tangles that degrade these key structures.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of tangle
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“Bewilderedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderedness. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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